SOLUTION: Need work for problem 5x-3=13-3

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Question 118570: Need work for problem 5x-3=13-3
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5x-3=13-3 Start with the given equation



5x-3=10 Combine like terms on the right side


5x=10%2B3Add 3 to both sides


5x=13 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%2813%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x



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Answer:
So our answer is x=13%2F5 (which is approximately x=2.6 in decimal form)